PTi is always seeking highly trained and dedicated individuals to join its workforce. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Process Engineer Technician

The Process Engineer Technician position is responsible for start-up, operation and troubleshooting of sheet extrusion systems for wound, inline thermoformed or cut to length applications including travel to customer site for start-up and installation of lines. This position reports to the Applications & Technology Manager.

Duties include:

• Complete installation of extrusion lines (mechanically and utilities), hot torquing of adapters/downstream components, filling of water cooling systems and bleeding air from various systems etc.
• Initial set-up of line prior to running material including safety checks.
• Setting of process set points for particular materials including PET, PP, PS, PE, PLA, etc. and establishing stable processing conditions.
• Develop and lead process initiatives at customers site to improve quality and output
• Develop and conduct training programs for Line Operators and Process Technicians
• Work with plant process groups to improve technical capabilities
• Logging/archiving of process data from start-ups and service trips onto PTi server
• Required travel: 50-75%
• Miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years' relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering and manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of plastic processing set points (temperature, pressures, line speeds) for various materials.
• Hands on individual, ability to operate sheet extrusion system.
• Reliability Engineering skills
• Understanding of polymer behavior and processes
• Experience working with machinery
• Training experience
• Strong knowledge of Engineering principles
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills
• Computer skills (work processing, spreadsheets, etc.)

Drug & Alcohol screen and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Family Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Education, Paid Leave. EOE.

Benefits

• • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Options
  • Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  401K and Profit Sharing
  
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PTi offers an excellent compensation package for the right candidate.To be considered for this position, please provide us with your salary history/expectations when applying, email your resume to humanresources@ptiextruders.com